EDI - CPT

R5 122 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
R12 378
Typical prices: R12 444-R15 103
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/5Mon 25/5
EDI - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R5 122
Typical prices: R9 456-R12 280
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/5
EDI - CPT • 2 stops
Top airlines
Turkish Airlines
Cheapest • from R12 427 (return)
KLM
Best reviews • 7,7 score
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Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Cape Town. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 18% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town (EDI-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Sun, May 17 - Mon, May 25
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21:15 - 21:30
EDI
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CPT
23h 15m
1 stop
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13:00 - 6:25
CPT
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EDI
18h 25m
1 stop
R12 378Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Sun, May 24
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16:55 - 11:50
EDI
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CPT
17h 55m
1 stop
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16:35 - 9:40
CPT
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EDI
18h 05m
1 stop
R12 427Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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5:40 - 21:45
EDI
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CPT
15h 05m
1 stop
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23:45 - 20:55
CPT
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EDI
22h 10m
1 stop
R12 559Air France
Mon, Apr 20 - Sun, Apr 26
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13:35 - 21:45
EDI
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CPT
31h 10m
2 stops
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23:45 - 19:05
CPT
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EDI
20h 20m
2 stops
R12 624Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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5:45 - 9:45
EDI
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CPT
27h 00m
2 stops
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23:45 - 20:55
CPT
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EDI
22h 10m
1 stop
R13 002Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Mon, May 25
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5:40 - 21:30
EDI
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CPT
14h 50m
1 stop
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13:15 - 20:05
CPT
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EDI
31h 50m
1 stop
R13 035Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 21
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9:15 - 21:25
EDI
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CPT
35h 10m
1 stop
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18:25 - 12:20
CPT
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EDI
18h 55m
2 stops
R13 133KLM
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 21
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13:10 - 21:25
EDI
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CPT
31h 15m
1 stop
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15:20 - 12:20
CPT
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EDI
22h 00m
2 stops
R13 199KLM
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 21
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17:05 - 5:50
EDI
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CPT
35h 45m
1 stop
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15:20 - 12:20
CPT
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EDI
22h 00m
2 stops
R13 215KLM
Mon, Apr 20 - Sun, Apr 26
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13:35 - 11:50
EDI
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CPT
21h 15m
2 stops
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16:35 - 19:05
CPT
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EDI
27h 30m
2 stops
R13 232Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Edinburgh to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost R14 233 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R22 080 and R20 028 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightR5 122
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
Flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town was R5 122 for a one-way ticket and R12 378 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    When flying out of Edinburgh you will be using Edinburgh Turnhouse. You will be landing at Cape Town, also known as Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and Cape Town, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, KLM or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town are KLM and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of R17 780 and an overall rating of 7,7, KLM is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R15 057 and an overall rating of 7,3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Edinburgh to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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KLMOverall score based on 1465 reviews
7,6Comfort
7,1Entertainment
7,8Boarding
8,4Crew
7,3Food
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Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

6,0 GoodGlenn, Feb 2026
AMS - JFK
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Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

Delicious food, comfortable and clean plane. It's a little cramped in the hall in front of the gate.

Awful experience in Indigo, check in lines were very long with inadequate staffing. Had to wait in a warm stuffy plane on the tarmac as the flight was delayed.

They have adopted a crazy "no paper boarding passes at all cost policy". We spent half an our at the checkin stall – my elderly mother and her grandchildren were flying. She had no phone reception for some reason (besides being an inexperienced smartphone user), the kids had dumbphones, And they still won't issue a paper boarding pass. We had to do a lengthy dance with getting the boarding pass SMS on my phone and transferring them to her phone via WiFi. This was horrible, honestly. I can't imagine how they could manage it without me being there. Trees (and airline profits) should be less important than people.

Changed to older plane with old set-up in Business class.

I am always amazed with the great service they offer on their regional and international flights

Requested food items were always finished but the available food was warm and tasted good Good entertainment options.

nice and clean plane but the seats and the comfort was not what i expected. i expected more based on all the ads and reviews that i've read. I guess you get what you pay for in economy.

Excellent food and service on my international flight. Most notable is the food provided by Turkish even for coach passengers is very good.

They changed the return flight to the next day and it interrupted the plans we had in our connecting city.

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

The flight was delayed due to snow in Frankfurt. There wasn't much information from BA or the airport, but Kayak was great and kept me informed of the delay and gate changes.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

No WiFi. No food. 250 ml of water only drink option. No entertainment options. Extremely bare bones flight

Really appreciated the care, attention and friendliness of cabin crew. Very comfortable, prompt and efficient flight.

Economy seats were good and spacious. Much better than virgin by a mile.

It’s the old style plane with the old Ying Yang seats doesn’t compare to other airlines with newer planes.

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